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When kVp is changed from 70 to 80 kVp the energy of photons produced 
 1. Decreased by 10 times
 2. Increased two times
 3. Increased by 10 percent
 4. Remains constant
Oral Pathology Answer: 2

Changing kVp from 70 to 80 increases the energy of photons produced significantly.

The commonest opportunistic infection in AIDS cases in India
1) Pneumocystic carinii
2) Cryptococcal meningitis
3) Toxoplasmosis
4) Tuberculosis
Oral Pathology Answer: 1

Explanation: A compound odontoma is a type of odontogenic tumor that consists of multiple small tooth-like structures (denticles) and resembles the anatomy of normal teeth. In contrast, a complex odontoma has a more disorganized structure and does not resemble normal teeth.


Hairy tongue is characterised by hypertrophy of which of the following papillae 
 1. Foliate
 2. Filiform
 3. Fungiform
 4. Circumvallate
Oral Pathology Answer: 2

Hairy tongue is characterized by the hypertrophy of filiform papillae on the tongue, leading to a dark, hairy appearance.


Clinical features of which of the following include conjunctivitis, urethritis mucocutaneous lesions and arthritis? 
 1. Behcet"s syndrome
 2. Hodgkin"s disease
 3. Grinspan syndrome
 4. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Oral Pathology Answer: 1

Behçet's syndrome is a systemic vasculitis characterized by recurrent oral and genital ulcers, uveitis (which can lead to conjunctivitis), skin lesions, and arthritis.

The histopathology of osteopetrosis shows 
 1. Endosteal bone formation and lack of normal bone resorption
 2. Periosteal bone formation and lack of normal bone resorption
 3. Presence of numerous osteoclasts and a few osteoblasts
 4. None of the above
Oral Pathology Answer: 1

The histopathology of osteopetrosis shows endosteal bone formation and lack of normal bone resorption.

Bell"s palsy is triggered by 
 1. Exposure to cold
 2. Tooth extraction
 3. Local and systemic infection
 4. Any of the above
Oral Pathology Answer: 4

Bell's palsy can be triggered by exposure to cold, tooth extraction, or infections.

X-rays were discovered in 
1. Nov 1897
2. Oct 1985
3. Nov 1895
4. Nov 1890

Oral Pathology Answer: 3

X-rays were discovered in November 1895.

Facial paralysis resulting in drooping of a corner of the mouth and excess lacrimation is characteristic of which of the following conditions 
 1. Bell"s palsy
 2. Tic douloureux
 3. Meniere"s disease
 4. Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Oral Pathology Answer: 1

Facial paralysis with drooping of the mouth and excess lacrimation is characteristic of Bell's palsy.

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